White House urges UK not to ban social media for under-16s

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10. Apparently youngsters take social media seriously.

And it can do strange and negative things to their thinking and self image.
Looking for personally valuable things in a minefield of dross.
Too young to have developed any filters or critical thinking skills yet, at a guess.

But the tech firms?
Don't care too much, got to keep their money making systems going!

Australia has banned youngsters from being on social media.
In theory, anyway.
No idea if it makes them go out and play and talk to REAL people more.

But yes, social media - kids are just pawns in their games.